Jewelry and timepiece device

ABSTRACT

A Jewelry and timepiece protection and storage device which provides selective added decorative and/or non-decorative functional enhancements to horological and non-horological jewelry items having band, chain, strap, lanyard or similar holding entity and which when such jewelry items are worn they at least in part surround a body part such as the wrist, arm, ankle, neck, head, waist. The enhancements are electronic or mechanical. Decorative functional enhancements may be non-electronic and/or electronic visual display capabilities allowing selective viewing of selective interchangeable pictures, photos, artwork replicas and other graphic material. Changeability of the jewelry piece apparent shape and/or size is possible, and there can be a light emitting device. Non-decorative functional enhancements may include selective protective covering, physical and/or electronic storage capabilities for information or personal identification, medical alert or non medical documents, physical paraphernalia, instruments, tools, batteries, non-electronic, electronic and computer devices, global positioning and tracking devices, record keeping devices or communication devices. The invention further is constructed to permit the device to allow easy and ready selective at least visual access to a selective portion of the jewelry item being enhanced.

RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Serial No. 60/418,893 filed Oct. 15, 2002 the disclosure ofwhich is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to a jewelry and timepiece protection andstorage device that provides selectively added decorative and/ornon-decorative functional enhancements to horological andnon-horological items jewelry items. The jewelry items have band, chain,strap, rope, lanyard or similar holding entity and when worn they atleast in part surround a body part such as the finger, toe, wrist, arm,ankle, leg, thigh, neck, head, waist.

[0003] Such horological jewelry items may include, timekeeping devicesor timepieces such as a wristwatch, finger watch, ankle watch,necklace/pendant watch, etc. including those having analog and/ordigital displays and electronic and/or mechanical and/or radiocontrolled movements. Non-horological, non-timekeeping jewelry items mayinclude items such as a bracelet, anklet, necklace, pendant necklace,ring, crown or tiara, or belt buckle/belt.

[0004] The invention further is constructed to permit the device toallow easy and ready selective at least visual access to a selectiveportion of the jewelry item being enhanced. The portion of jewelry inthe case of a timepiece is the watch body and more specifically the timeindicating elements and in non-horological, non-timekeeping jewelryitems would be things such as an ornament, a jewel, a pendant, a charm,a buckle, a band or chain closure element.

[0005] There is no known prior art having the diverse functionality,selectivity of functionality and ease of use as the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0006] This invention relates to a jewelry and timepiece protection andstorage device that provides selective added decorative and/ornon-decorative functional enhancements to a selected jewelry item.

[0007] The selected jewelry item must have the followingcharacteristics: it should have a band, strap, chain, rope, lanyard orsimilar holding entity and when said selected jewelry item is worn bythe user it at least in part surrounds a body part such as the finger,toe, wrist, arm, ankle, leg, thigh, neck, head, waist. The jewelry itemmay include horological, timekeeping devices or timepieces includingthose having analog and/or digital displays and electronic and/ormechanical and/or radio controlled movements that can be worn examplesof which include items such as a wristwatch, finger watch, ankle watch,necklace/pendant watch and also non-horological, non-timekeeping jewelryitems such as a bracelet, anklet, necklace, pendant necklace, ring,crown or tiara, or belt buckle/belt.

[0008] The selected jewelry item defines a longitudinal dimension thatlies essential along the length of the holding entity when said holdingentity surrounds the body part when worn by the user.

[0009] The selected jewelry item has a top or outer surface or aspectthat faces away from the skin of the user when the selected jewelry itemis worn by the user.

[0010] Decorative functional enhancements of the jewelry item, timepieceor jewelry piece, may selectively include:

[0011] 1. Non-electronic and/or electronic visual display capabilitiesallowing selective viewing of selective interchangeable pictures,photos, artwork replicas and other graphic material.

[0012] 2. Interchangeable decorative elements/ornamentation such asdecorative plates, ornamental stickers/decals, miniature figurines, orjewels.

[0013] 3. Changeability of the jewelry item apparent shape and/orapparent size.

[0014] 4. Light emitting device and liquid crystal displays.

[0015] Non-decorative functional enhancements may selectively include:

[0016] 1. Selective protective covering to and when applicable addedprotective securement and/or fixation of a selected portion of thejewelry item relative to the remaining jewelry item. For example in thecase of a wristwatch, the device can provide additional securementprotection between the watch body and its watchband, thereby decreasingthe likelihood of the wristwatch falling off the user's wrist if aspring pin holding the watchband and watch body together were to popout.

[0017] 2. Physical and/or electronic storage capabilities for any one ora combination of a vast array of informational material or data such aspersonal identification, medical (medical alert) and/or non medicalinformation, documents and notes, UPC bar code, magnetic strip andcredit card related information, logo indicia, physical paraphernaliaincluding medications, vitamins and supplements in such forms as pills,tablets, powders, creams and lotions, religious articles, toys, dice,games, jewelry, personal hygiene, health and beauty aids, medical teststrips, lancers for blood testing, prophylactics, condoms, lip gloss,lipstick, makeup, compact with mirror, mirror, contact lenses,magnifying mirrors or lenses, scents and perfumes, candy, mints, tobaccoproducts such as snuff, matches, lighters, coins, postage stamps,stickers/decals, bookkeeper's resin, stationery goods, record keepingand memo taking devices, art supplies, keys, tape measures,thermometers, tools, batteries, compasses, other non-electronic devices,electronic and computer devices like mini computers, personal digitalappliances, electronic scheduling and planning devices, electronicgames, calculators, navigational, global positioning and trackingdevices, mini-televisions, radios, cameras, audio-video equipment, soundand music devices, pagers, phones, walkie-talkies, and communicationdevices, electronic record keeping and memo taking devices, timekeepingdevices, visual displays or light emitting devices, keyless entrydevices, remote control devices, alarm devices, personal protectiondevices, physiological monitoring and analysis devices including thoseof a cardiovascular and hematological nature.

[0018] 3. Manual memo pad and note taking capabilities.

[0019] The invention further is constructed to permit the device toallow easy and ready selective at least visual access to a selectiveportion of the jewelry item being enhanced. The portion of jewelry inthe case of a horological, timekeeping device or timepiece is the watchbody and more specifically the time indicating elements and innon-timekeeping jewelry would be things such as an ornament, a jewel, apendant, a charm, a buckle, a band or chain closure element.

[0020] The jewelry and timepiece protection and storage device is a unithaving at least one attachment component comprising of: a firstfastening element and at least one additional second fastening element.

[0021] The attachment component attaches and engages with the selectedjewelry item's holding entity selectively in at least one of a permanentand a reversible manner.

[0022] The attachment component's fastening elements may be any suitableknown or to be discovered fastening means including loops with orwithout elastic—through which the holding entity is threaded, strapswith hook & loop material—Velcro®, snaps, clamps, clips screws, magneticmeans. The attachment component fastening element and the selectedjewelry item holding entity may also have reciprocal substrate fasteningmeans such as for snaps or screws. The attachment component-fasteningelement may selectively be made integral with the jewelry item holdingentity.

[0023] The first and second fastening elements can be variably spaced,separated however in at least one instance the spacing, separation mustbe at least a distance that is at least as wide as the longitudinallength of the watch body including applicable attachment appendages inthe case of a wearable timepiece and in non-horological, non-timekeepingjewelry items is defined as the longitudinal length of the selectedportion of the jewelry item, such as an ornament, a jewel, a pendant, acharm, a buckle, band or chain closure element as applicable.

[0024] The first and second fastening elements spaced separation may bebridged by one of either a simple gap, without specific bridgingmaterial or bridging material which is selectively non-stretchableand/or stretchable, having one broad surface, appropriately sized andconfigured to fit the selected jewelry portion and any applicableholding entity lying between first and second fastening elements.

[0025] The bridging material is located in at least one of the followingpositions relative to the selected jewelry item, above the selectedjewelry item top surface and below the selected jewelry item bottomsurface.

[0026] The bridging material may be at least one of opaque, semi-opaque,translucent, semi-transparent and transparent and have pictorial/graphicand non-graphic textual/informational material content.

[0027] The bridging material may be non-fenestrated or fenestrated withat least one window-like aperture. This aperture may have a lens, whichmay have magnification capabilities.

[0028] The bridging material permits visualization of at least a part ofthe selected jewelry portion.

[0029] The bridging material may be attached to the fastening elementsby at least one of the following means: intrinsic or permanentattachment to at least one of the fastening elements, reversiblefastening means such as any known or to be discovered fastening meansincluding loops with or without elastic, hook & loop material—Velcro®,snaps, clamps, screws, magnetic means.

[0030] There is at least one mobile/covering component having at leastone movable portion relative to the jewelry item when the device ispositioned on the jewelry item. The mobile/covering component has atleast one broad surface that is approximately sized and configured tofit at least a part of the selected jewelry portion. The mobile/coveringcomponent may selectively have non-stretchable or stretchable elements.The mobile/covering component may be at least one of opaque,semi-opaque, translucent, semi-transparent, and transparent and havepictorial/graphic and non-graphic textual/informational materialcontent. The mobile/covering component may be operatively connected tothe attachment component by at least one of the following means:Intrinsic or any know permanent attachment means at least at one end,non-pivot or pivoting rivet/post fixation at one end, hinges at one end,sliding groove, reversible fastening means such as any known or to bediscovered fastening means including loops with or without elastic, hook& loop material Velcro™, snaps, clamps, screws, magnetic means at leaston one end.

[0031] The mobile/covering component can selectively be constructed soit can be selectively temporarily detached completely from theattachment component.

[0032] The attachment component and mobile/covering component may havereciprocal attachment substrates to accommodate said operativeconnections and positions as described above and below where applicable.

[0033] The attachment component has at least one position in which itattaches to the holding entity such that the selected jewelry portionlies between the attachment component's first and at least one secondfastening element and which permits the mobile/covering component whenattached to the attachment component to overlie the selected jewelryportion. Selectively a second position on the holding entity in whichthe attachment component's first and at least one second fasteningelement are removed from said first position and which does not permitthe mobile/covering component when attached to the attachment componentto overlie the selected jewelry portion.

[0034] The mobile/covering component has a first and at least one secondposition relative to the selected jewelry portion when themobile/covering component is at least partially attached to theattachment component and when said attachment component is in its firstposition.

[0035] The mobile/covering component has a first position which overliesor covers and is essentially parallel to the selected jewelry portiontop surface thus possibly obscuring at least in part the visualizationof the top surface of the selected portion of the jewelry item and themobile/covering component has at least one second position which doesnot overlie or cover and is not essentially parallel to the selectedjewelry portion top surface and does not visually obscure the topsurface of the selected portion of the jewelry item.

[0036] The mobile/covering component has operatively connected to it, atleast one instrument appropriately sized and configured to fit on themobile/covering component. The operative connection includes any knownor to be discovered means of attachment including at least one of apermanent and a reversible nature. The mobile/covering component and theinstrument are appropriately adapted to facilitate this operativeconnection as appropriate.

[0037] The instrument has at least one holding/storage means, which maybe at least one of an electronic nature and a non-electronic, mechanicalnature. The holding/storage means permitting selective input, retrieval,and exchange of at least one of tangible and non-tangible material.

[0038] The instrument having electronic holding/storage element meansselectively including at least one of a vast array of electronic andcomputer devices including mini computers, personal digital appliances,global positioning and tracking devices or mini-televisions, radios,cameras, audio-video equipment, sound and music devices, pagers, phones,walkie-talkies, record keeping and memo taking devices, timekeepingdevices, visual displays or light emitting devices, keyless entrydevices, alarm devices, personal protection devices, physiologicalmonitoring and analysis devices including those of a cardiovascular andhematological nature.

[0039] The non-tangible material would include electronic digital oranalog data of all kinds, for example data of an informational, graphic,voice, sound, music, visual, audiovisual nature.

[0040] The instrument having a non-electronic, mechanical storageelement selectively would include at least one of a container that opensand closes and which selectively has means to at least one of notvisually displaying its contents and visually displaying its contentsincluding such means as a window, or aperture, having at least a smalltransparent portion; a clamp; a hook; a frame; a slotted frame; aperimetrical receiving port or well; a suction cup; straps; magnet;ferromagnetic material; a prong; clip; screw or other suitableholding/storage element; the holding/storage element being able tohold/store at least one appropriately sized item selected by the userand said item being removable from said holding/storage element asselected by the user.

[0041] The tangible material includes appropriately sized at least oneof: physical informational material, records or data such as personalidentification, medical (medical alert) and/or non medical information,documents and notes, UPC bar code, magnetic strip and credit cardrelated information, logo indicia, appropriately sized physical objectsand paraphernalia such as pictures, photos, artwork replicas and othergraphic material, inserts, decorative plates, ornaments, miniaturefigurines, or jewels; medications, vitamins and supplements in suchforms as pills, tablets, capsules, powders or creams and lotions,religious articles, toys, dice, games, jewelry, personal hygiene, healthand beauty aids, medical test strips, lancers for blood testing,prophylactics, condoms, lip gloss, lipstick, makeup, compact withmirror, mirror, contact lenses, magnifying mirrors or lenses, scents andperfumes, candy, mints, tobacco products such as snuff, matches,lighters, coins, postage stamps, stickers/decals, bookkeeper's resin,stationery goods, record keeping and memo taking devices, art supplies,keys, tape measures, thermometers, tools, batteries, compasses, othernon-electronic devices, electronic and computer devices likemini-computers, personal digital appliances, electronic scheduling andplanning devices, electronic games, calculators, navigational, globalpositioning and tracking devices or mini-televisions, radios, cameras,audio-video equipment, sound and music devices, pagers, phones,walkie-talkies and other similar communication devices, electronicrecord keeping and memo taking devices, timekeeping devices, visualdisplays or light emitting devices, keyless entry devices, remotecontrol devices, alarm devices, personal security and protection device,physiological monitoring and analysis devices including those of acardiovascular and hematological nature.

[0042] Various inserts can be manually interchangeably locatable in forexample either a frame having a slotted or grooved passageway; in aperimetrical receiving port or well; or in a container having a windowtop.

[0043] Elastic loops or bands or other stretchable fastening means canbe used as a means to effect the adjacent relationship and attachment ofthe device unit, attachment component or mobile/covering component, thejewelry item, timepiece or jewelry piece. The stretchable fasteningmeans selectively may allow for the device to be shifted/pushed to theside of or pulled up off of the jewelry item, timepiece face or jewelrypiece top surface by the user in order to view the time or jewelrypiece. The unit would then recoil back over the jewelry item afterviewing the selected jewelry portion.

[0044] Any applicable hinges can have spring biasing to facilitate openor closing as applicable. The hinges can also be of a pivot/rotatenature.

[0045] The lid-like container top can have at least one frame with orwithout lens.

[0046] The container may have at least one side aperture for cable orplug access or to accommodate for projections from items being stored.

[0047] The device can have a symbol such as a cross or medical symbol toalert potential rescuer of the user's medicine conditions informationphysically or electronically stored within the device frame,perimetrical receiving port, container or within electronic storageareas as applicable.

[0048] A device with a container of a given size and/or shape can beattached to a timepiece with a timepiece body of a different size and/orshape causing the apparent general appearance of the watch body which iscovered by the device to be different than it actually is.

[0049] A device can have a decorative method and means of manufacture ofinserts: Insert with images of things such as photos, cartooncharacters, sports and collector's cards, artwork replicas, etc. can bepre-printed/pre-painted individually (one image on each sheet) or inmultiple quantities (multiple images per given sheet) on sheets of paperor plastic or other suitable material stock, then cut out manually withscissors or dye cut. Alternatively they can be pre-scored so they can bepunched out and then they can be selectively placed in the device'simage display (frame or container) for viewing and decoration.

[0050] A device can have decorative method and means of manufacture ofstick on ornaments (stickers/decals) made of paper, or plastic or othersuitable material selectively opaque, semi-opaque, semitransparent,translucent, transparent or clear, may be of a pictorial or graphicand/or non-graphic textual or informational nature or any combination ofthe above with self adhesive.

[0051] The stick on ornaments have selectively photos, cartooncharacters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac,artwork replicas, decorative designs selectivelypre-printed/pre-painted/preformed and pre-scored selectivelyindividually or in multiple quantities on sheets with backing non-stickpaper or other suitable material. These stickers/decals are thanselectively peeled and removed from the backing sheet and selectivelyplaced on the device's surface for viewing and decoration.

[0052] A device can have a decorative method and means of manufacture ofmagnetic ornaments made of rubberized plastic magnet impregnatedmaterial or other suitable magnetic material, the magnetic ornamentshaving selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector'scards, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectivelypre-printed/pre-painted/preformed and pre-scored or pre-cut selectivelyindividually or in multiple quantities in sheets, these magneticornaments are than selectively placed on the device's reciprocalmagnetic or ferromagnetic surface for viewing and decoration.

[0053] The device can have a decorative method and means of printing ofinserts or stickers/decals wherein pre-formatted image files are createdelectronically and then sent on-demand electronically to the user tothen be printed out by the user on a computer printer or other suitableprinter and upon suitable sheet material. The images are then cut by theuser to be selectively appropriately positioned on the device forviewing and decoration.

[0054] An electronic visual display method and means of manufacturewould include the downloading of image files or inserting of a disc,card or cartridge having image files into the device's storage areas.These images can include photos, cartoon characters, sports andcollector's cards, artwork replicas, etc. They can then be selectivelydisplayed for viewing and decoration.

[0055] The invention is now further described with reference to theaccompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0056]FIGS. 1, 1a, 1 c and 1 d show one embodiment of the invention.FIGS. 1 and 1a are respectively top and side views of the device. FIG.1b is a selected timepiece, top view. FIGS. 1c and 1 d are mid sectionlong axis partial cut away views of the device-timepiece ensemblerespectively “closed” and “open”.

[0057]FIGS. 2, 2a, 2 c, 2 d, 2 e show another embodiment of theinvention. FIGS. 2 and 2a are respectively top “opened” and side“covered” views of the device. FIG. 2b is a selected timepiece, sideview. FIG. 2c is a mid section view of the attachment portion of thedevice through line with arrows of FIG. 2. FIGS. 2d and 2 e arerespectively top and top projection views of the device-timepieceensemble “open”.

[0058]FIGS. 3, 3a, and 3 b are respectively top, side, and bottom viewsof another embodiment of the invention. FIG. 3d, and 3 e aredevice-timepiece ensemble top views respectively in first and secondpositions. FIG. 3c is a mid partial section short axis view of deviceensemble as seen in FIG. 3d.

[0059]FIGS. 4a and 4 b are projection views of a buckle end of a beltrespectively from above and below. FIG. 4d is a side view with partialcut away of the device-buckle/belt ensemble, as it would be worn by theuser similar to the embodiment of FIG. 3 now as adapted to a belt/beltbuckle. FIG. 4e is a top view of the same device-buckle/belt ensemblethe device is now put into a position which uncovers the bucklepreviously covered by the device.

[0060]FIG. 5 is a view from above of another embodiment of the inventionFIG. 5a is a view from above of a selected jewelry item in this case atimepiece (a wristwatch). FIG. 5b is a view from above of thedevice-timepiece ensemble. FIGS. 5c and 5 d are mid-section long axisside views (through line B-B′ of FIG. 5b) through the device-timepieceensemble with the mobile/covering component in two different positions,respectively “closed” and “open”. FIG. 5e is a section view through lineA-A′ of the FIG. 5b.

[0061]FIGS. 6, 6a, 6 b, 6 c and 6 d are views from above of embodimentssimilar to that described in FIG. 5 but with some possible variations ofshape and size and orientation of opening and closure of themobile/covering component. Note the holding/storage element is not shownfor simplification.

[0062]FIG. 7 is a view of the device of FIG. 5 from above. Note theholding/storage element is not shown for simplification. FIGS. 7athrough 7 e show views from above of several variations in deviceattachment means. FIG. 7f is a view from above of an embodiment withcombined slit aperture and Velcro attachment means, while FIGS. 7g, 7 hand 7 i are the respective anterior, side, and posterior views of thisdevice-timepiece ensemble.

[0063] FIGS. 8 to 8 b are views of an embodiment of the inventionsimilar to that shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 8 is an overhead view of thedevice. FIGS. 8a and 8 b are side views of the device mobile/coveringcomponent in respectively “closed” and “opened” positions.

[0064] FIGS. 9 to 9 u are views of an embodiment of the invention inwhich the mobile/covering component and the attachment component areconstructed such that the mobile/covering component can be selectivelycompletely detached from the attachment component. The mobile/coveringcomponent in FIGS. 9a, 9 b and 9 c is seen respectively in top, sidewith partial cut away and bottom projections. Multiple variations of theattachment component are seen in top view FIGS. 9d, 9 h, 9 l, and 9 p.Each of these variations of attachment component embodiment are shownalso attached to a watch in the device-watch ensemble views inrespective, midline long axis cut away side view, top, and short axiscut away view through line z-z′ for that of FIG. 9d in FIGS. 9e, 9 f and9 g; for that of FIG. 9h in FIGS. 9i, 9 j and 9 k; for that of FIG. 9lin FIGS. 9m, 9 n and 9 o; for that of FIG. 9p in FIGS. 9q, 9 r and 9 s.FIGS. 9t and 9 u are respectively midline long axis cut away side viewand top view of the attachment component which is incorporated into theholding entity, the watchband. FIGS. 9v and 9 w each show left to rightrespectively top, bottom and partially cut away midsection views ofsnap-on ornaments—respectively diamond and square shaped faceted jewels.

[0065]FIG. 10 is a view from above of a sheet having decorativeelements, inserts. FIG. 10a is a blow up view of the encircled regionD-D′. FIG. 10b is a section view through line E-E′ of FIG. 10a. FIG. 10cis a partial section side view of the insert being positioned into aframe with slots that serves as the holding/storage element that wouldbe attached to the device's mobile/covering component external surface.

[0066]FIG. 11 is a view from above of a sheet having self-adhesivedecorative elements, stickers/decals or ornaments. FIG. 11a is a blow upview of the encircled region D-D′. FIG. 11b is a section view throughline E-E′ of FIG. 11a while FIG. 11c shows the element being peeled offof the backing sheet. FIG. 11d is a partial section side view of theelement being positioned into the top surface of a container that servesas the holding/storage element attached to the device's mobile/coveringcomponent external surface.

[0067]FIG. 12 is a view from above of a sheet having of decorativeelements of a magnetic or ferromagnetic nature. FIG. 12a is a blow upview of the encircled region D-D′. FIG. 12b is a section view throughline E-E′ of FIG. 12a. FIG. 12c is a partial section side view of thedecorative element being positioned on a device reciprocal magnetic orferromagnetic holding/storage element that serves as the holding/storageelement attached to the device's mobile/covering component externalsurface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0068] In order to facilitate this discussion and to serve as a sourceof quick reference the timepiece related components are uniformlynumbered and named as follows:

[0069]1—Timepiece or Watch Body/Watch Case

[0070]1 a—Timepiece Anterior Face or Aspect

[0071]1 b—Timepiece Posterior Face or Aspect

[0072]1 c—Timepiece Body Appendage (which facilitates attachment ofwatchband or strap or similar holding entity)

[0073]2—Timepiece Background Face (which in Analog Display Timepieces isthe surface that usually lies posterior or deep to the time indicatingelements, the Hands; and in Digital Display Watches is essentially thesame surface as the time indicating elements, digital indicia orsuitable symbolic substitute)

[0074]3—Timepiece Time Indicating Elements (which in Analog DisplayTimepieces is the Hands; and in Digital Display Timepieces the digitalindicia or suitable symbolic substitute)

[0075]4—Numerals or marks on analog display watches (which arefrequently absent in that they are not essential to determine the time)

[0076]5—Timepiece Crystal

[0077]6—Time setting and adjusting means, such as the watch stem andknob

[0078]7—Time Movement Axis Hub (which connects to the Hands of AnalogDisplay Timepieces

[0079]11—Watchband, strap or similar holding entity

[0080]11 a—Watchband Buckle, or Closure Element

[0081]11 b—Watchband Holes or Eyelets

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 1 d, there is a timepiece device forprotecting a selected timepiece (a wristwatch) and for holding/storingand selectively exhibiting different selectable items as selected by auser. The selectable items include selectively pictures, other graphicmaterial, memo pad, informational material and other paraphernalia beingchangeable by the user. The device, comprised of a unit U dimensioned tothe general size and configuration of a selected timepiece 1. Said unitcan in appearance be selectively at least one of opaque, semi-opaque,semitransparent, translucent, transparent and clear and have pictorialor graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material content.Said unit having an attachment component AC and a covering component CChaving at least one holding/storage element. Said holding/storageelement being located in this instance on the covering component'sexternal aspect. Said holding/storage element may selectively include acontainer 17 (as in this instance), a clamp, a hook, a frame, a suctioncup, straps, magnet, ferromagnetic material, a prong, clip, screw, othersuitable holding/storage elements or equivalents. Said holding/storageelement being able to hold at least one appropriately sized item (notpictured) selected by the user and said item being removable from saidholding/storage element as selected by the user. This container has asnap-on top part 17 a and a bottom part 17 b. There are fastening meansrelative to the attachment component AC for removably securing/attachingthe unit to the said timepiece which in this example are the slit-likeapertures SA separated by a distance at least as wide as thelongitudinal length of the timepiece body 1 and applicable timepiecebody appendages 1 c through which the timepiece strap limbs or watchband11 are threaded in the manner suggested by the curving arrows betweenFIG. 1 and FIG. 1b and the covering component CC being locatablerelative to said timepiece anterior face 1 a such that in a firstposition the covering component CC is located in at least one ofessentially juxtaposed adjacency and essentially parallel relatively tothe anterior face of the timepiece 1 a as seen in FIG. 1c thusselectively at least partially covering and which may visually impede orobscure the timepiece's time indicating elements, the hands 3, which maymake the reading of the time by the user difficult or impossible, and ina second position the covering component CC is not in at least one ofessentially juxtaposed adjacency and essentially parallel and is removedfrom the anterior face of the timepiece 1 a as seen in FIG. 1d andallowing at least visual access to the timepiece's time indicatingelements, the hands 3, and thus permitting the reading of the time bythe user. There are reciprocal hooks and loops (Velcro) means VM thatfacilitate said first (and second) positions.

[0083] The unit can be positioned on the timepiece in at least one otherposition in which it attaches to the watchband such that the timeindicating element or watch body do not lie between the attachmentcomponent's first and second fastening elements slit-like apertures SA,not shown.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 2 to 2 e, there is a timepiece device forprotecting a selected timepiece (a wristwatch) and for holding/storingand selectively exhibiting different selectable items as selected by auser. The selectable items include selectively pictures, other graphicmaterial, memo pad, informational material and other paraphernalia beingchangeable by the user (with a similar embodiment to that seen in Sheet1). The device is case-like, comprising a unit U dimensioned to thegeneral size and configuration of a selected timepiece 1. Said unit canin appearance be selectively at least one of opaque, semi-opaque,semitransparent, translucent, transparent and clear and have pictorialor graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material content.Said unit having an attachment component AC and a covering component CChaving at least one holding/storage element. Said holding/storageelement being located on the covering component's external aspect inthis instance. Said holding/storage element may selectively include acontainer 17 (as in this instance), a clamp, a hook, a frame, aperimetrical receiving port or well, a suction cup, straps, magnet,ferromagnetic material, a prong, clip, screw, other suitable knownholding/storage elements or equivalents. Said holding/storage elementbeing able to hold at least one appropriately sized item (not pictured)selected by the user and said item being removable from saidholding/storage element as selected by the user. This container has asnap-on top part 17 a and a bottom part 17 b. Note that the roof of thecovering component CC and the container 17 b floor have a shared wall18. There are means relative to the attachment component AC forremovable securing/attaching the unit to the said timepiece which inthis example are the slit-like apertures SA through which the timepiecestrap limbs or watchband 11 are threaded in the manner suggested by thecurving arrows between FIG. 2b and FIG. 2c and the timepiece body 1 andappendages 1 c fitting into the receptacle-like confines of theattachment component AC and the covering component CC being locatablerelative to said timepiece anterior face 1 a such that in a firstposition the covering component CC is located in at least one ofessentially juxtaposed adjacency and essentially parallel relatively tothe anterior face of the timepiece 1 a similar to FIG. 2a (if the timepiece were present) thus selectively at least partially covering andvisually impeding or obscuring the timepiece's time indicating elements,the hands 3, which may make the reading of the time by the userdifficult or impossible, and in a second position the covering componentCC is not in at least one of essentially juxtaposed adjacency andessentially parallel and is removed from the anterior face of thetimepiece 1 a as seen in FIG. 2d and FIG. 2e and allowing at leastvisual access to the timepiece's time indicating elements, the hands 3and thus permitting the reading of the time by the user. There is a snapon method of securing the covering component CC together with theattachment component AC and the container top part 17 a to its bottompart 17 b as suggested by the direction of the arrows in FIG. 2a. Thereare crude hinges 10 and 19 bridging respectively the said components ACand CC and the said container parts 17 a top and 17 b bottom.

[0085] The unit can be positioned on the timepiece in at least one otherposition in which it attaches to the watchband such that the timeindicating element or watch body do not lie between the attachmentcomponent's first and second fastening elements slit-like apertures SA,not shown.

[0086] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 3 d, there is a jewelry and timepieceprotective and storage device comprising a mobile/covering component 20approximately sized and configured to the general size and configurationof at least a portion of a selected jewelry piece or timepiece. Saidmobile/covering component 20 having a first surface that is selectivelyflat/planar or appropriately contoured to accommodate the generalcontour of said portion of piece and a opposing outer second surface andan intervening dimension between opposing surfaces additionally uponthis second outer surface is operatively connected a container 23 havinga screw-on lid configuration, with top part 23 a and bottom part 23 b.There is a smiley face decorative sticker 15 a atop the container toppart 23 a. There are at least two elastic/stretchable loops 21 fasteningmeans which function as the attachment component of said device to thejewelry item, which in this case is a wristwatch. Said fastening meansare separated by a distance at least as wide as the longitudinal lengthof the timepiece body 1 and applicable timepiece body appendages 1 cthrough which the timepiece strap limbs 11 are threaded. Saidmobile/covering component 20 having an aperture 20 a facilitatingoperatively connection of the loops to said mobile/covering component20. Said mobile/covering component 20 while the said device is attachedto said jewelry item has at least two operative positions one coveringsaid jewelry item such that the mobile/covering component is essentiallyin juxtaposed adjacency to the said jewelry item as in FIG. 3c and FIG.3d and a second position not covering said jewelry item such that thecomponent is not in essential juxtaposed adjacency as in FIG. 12e, suchsecond position being facilitated by the stretching of at least oneelastic loop by the user, note thumb 22.

[0087] The arrangement is such that the user shifts, pushes, lifts thedevice to the side and off of the said jewelry item into the said secondposition in order to view the said portion of the jewelry item, theanterior watch face 1 a as seen in FIG. 3e, the user then releases thedevice allowing it to recoil back over the said jewelry item into thesaid first position as in FIG. 3d. Said stretchable loop means, theattachment component having sufficient stretchability and memory toallow such first and second positional changes.

[0088] The mobile/covering component 20 selectively could alternativelyhave other holding/storage means operatively connected to it includingas least one of a clamp, a hook, a frame, a perimetrical receiving portor well, a suction cup, a strap, magnet, ferromagnetic material, aprong, clip, screw, other suitable known holding/storage elements orequivalents preferably attached to at least the outer surface.

[0089] The device can also be positioned on the timepiece watchband inat least one other position in which the attachment component's firstand second fastening elements do not flank either side of the timeindicating element or watch body, not shown.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 4d and 4 e is the device in a similarembodiment to that described in FIG. 3 as it would be adapted andapplied to a belt with buckle. The elastic loops 20 that constitute theattachment component respectively fit around the belt close to the beltbuckle as in FIG. 4d and FIG. 4e. The numbered belt parts also include,the belt 25, buckle looped passageway 24 b, belt-buckle attachmentjunction 25 c, the belt free end 25 d, the belt holes 25 a, buckle prong24 a. The said first position of the mobile/covering component 20 isillustrated in FIG. 4d, said second position of the mobile/coveringcomponent 20 is illustrated in FIG. 4e, note how the unit 20 is awayfrom the buckle 24 and the elastic loops 21 are stretched.

[0091] The device can also be positioned on the belt in at least oneother position in which the attachment component's first and secondfastening elements do not flank either side of the belt buckle, notshown.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 5, there is a jewelry and timepiece protectorwith holding/storing capabilities that comprises an attachment component32 being approximately sized and configured to the general size andconfiguration of at least a portion of a selected jewelry item which inthis case is a timepiece 1. Said attachment component having a bridgingflat/planar or appropriately contoured sheet material with anessentially central, essentially circular aperture 36. Said attachmentcomponent has at least two fastening means on either side, in this casehook and loop Velcro® One Wrap™ straps 39 that are separated by adistance at least as wide as the longitudinal length of the timepiecebody 1 and applicable timepiece body appendages 1 c which secure theattachment component to the timepiece. These straps 39 wrap around thewatchband 11 as seen in cross section in FIG. 5e.

[0093] The device having at least one mobile/covering component 34. Themobile/covering component 34 is intrinsically operatively connected tothe attachment component 32 near it central aperture at the hinged orbendable area 35. This mobile/covering component 34 has more than oneoperative position relative to the attachment component 32 and the saidtimepiece when said device is secured to the said timepiece in thisillustrated position. The mobile/covering component 34 having, at leastone first operative position that is at least one of essentiallyjuxtaposed adjacent and essentially parallel to the anterior face of thetimepiece 1 a thereby covering it as seen in FIG. 5b and FIG. 5c, whichmay visually impede or obscure at least in part a portion of thetimepiece face time indicating elements, the hands 3, which may make thereading of the time by the user difficult or impossible. Themobile/covering component 34 in this position overlies a potentialwindow or viewing area 36; and at least one second operative positionthat is not at least one of essentially juxtaposed adjacent and parallelto the timepiece surface as seen in FIG. 5d, note the users fingers 41lifts a hooks and loops (Velcro) tab 40 (along with the mobile/coveringcomponent 34), whereby the mobile/covering component 34 does not covernor visually impede or obscure the timepiece time indicating elements,the hands 3, thus permitting the reading of the time by the user. Thetab 40 attaches and detaches to the reciprocal Velcro top surface of theadjacent attachment strap to the watchband 39 and thereby facilitatesboth the first and second positions of the mobile/covering component 34.Note the window or viewing area 36 is open. The mobile/coveringcomponent 34 having means for securing at least one holding/storageelement in this instance to the its external surface, themobile/covering component 34 having attached such holding/storageelement that can include selectively a container 17 (as in the presentinstance), a clamp, a frame, a perimetrical receiving port or well aprong, a clip, a screw, a hook, a suction cup, magnet, ferromagneticmaterial, straps or, other suitable known holding/storage element. Thecontainer 17 in this instance is snap-on in configuration with top part17 a and bottom part 17 b. Note filler or adhesive 40 a which attachesand levels the container to the component. The mobile/coveringcomponent's exact shape, size, and the direction of orientation of itopening and closure can vary.

[0094] The device can also be positioned on the timepiece watchband inat least one other position in which the attachment component's firstand second fastening elements do not flank either side of the timeindicating elements or watch body, not shown.

[0095] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 6 d, there are several examples ofpossible variations in the shape and size of the device and variationsin to general shape and size of the mobile/covering component; Round(FIG. 6 which is similar to FIG. 5, and FIG. 6a), square (FIG. 6b),rectangular (FIG. 6c), oval (FIG. 6d), and also variations in theorientation of opening and closure of the mobile/covering component FIG.6 versus FIG. 6a. It should be also noted that a unit's shape does nothave to duplicate exactly the timepiece body's shape and the coveringcomponent's shape does not have to duplicate the general shape of theunit and a container atop the component can be configured to the generalshape and size of a selected timepiece body/anterior face or can be adiffering shape and size. In this way the device when attached to aselected watch can give the device-timepiece ensemble a whole new shape,size and appearance.

[0096] Referring to FIG. 7, there are several examples of possiblevariations in the means of attachment of the device to the watchincluding variations in slit-like aperture shapes FIG. 7a, FIG. 7b, andFIG. 7c variations in loop/ring shaped attachment FIG. 7d and FIG. 7e(ring and bar), and a slit apertures and posterior Velcro closurecombination FIG. 7f through FIG. 7i.

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 8, 8a, 8 b this is an embodiment of the devicesimilar to that shown in Sheet 5. The attachment component's bridgingmaterial in this instance is an elongated rectangular sheet oftransparent plastic 32. On either side, Sides A or B, of this bridgingmaterial is Velcro® One Wrap™ fastening straps 39. The mobile/coveringcomponent 34 is also an elongated rectangular sheet of plastic that maybe anything from transparent to opaque.

[0098] There is a screw-on top type container 23 operatively connectedto the mid portion of the top surface of the mobile/covering component34. The container has an essentially square bottom 23 b and a round topportion 23 a. There is a window with lens 23 c at the top of containertop 23 a; this window serves as a visual display means permittingpersonalized selection and placement of pictures, photographs, etc. andvarious paraphernalia positioned beneath it and within the container tobe seen. Also note the jewel ornament JO on either side of themobile/covering component 34. This ornament can be selectivelycustomized, for example with a given corporation's logo symbol oremblem.

[0099] On Side A of the device there is a permanent fastening betweenthe attachment component Velcro® One Wrap™ fastening strap 39 and themobile/covering component 34. On Side B of the device there is areversible Velcro® fastening means between the top of the Velcro® OneWrap™ fastening strap 39 and mobile/covering component 34 “free-end”,note the Velcro button means—VM, which is a Velcoin® attached to the“free-end's” undersurface.

[0100] When in use the device is attached to the top of the jewelryitem, such as a watch or bracelet by wrapping the straps 39 around thejewelry item's band or similar holding entity. The mobile/coveringcomponent 34 is lifted into its second position as in FIG. 8b on the“free-end” side, Side B, to uncover a viewing area 36 beneath, wherebythe jewelry item top surface can be seen. While the Velcoin® and the topsurface of the Velcro strap Velcro® One Wrap™ fastening strap 39 on SideB engage each other to close or secure the mobile/covering componentwhile in the first position where it can overlie and be essentiallyparallel to the jewelry item top surface.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 9a, 9 b and 9 c there are views of themobile/covering component respectively from above, the side and frombelow.

[0102]FIGS. 9d, 9 e, 9 f and 9 g are views of one variation in theembodiment of the attachment component. FIG. 9d is an overhead view.FIG. 9e is a partial long axis midsection view of the attachmentcomponent attached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG.9f is an overhead view of the attachment component that is attached tothe jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG. 9g is a short axiscross-sectional view through line Z-Z′ of the attachment componentattached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch.

[0103]FIGS. 9h, 9 i, 9 j and 9 k are views of one variation in theembodiment of the attachment component. FIG. 9h is an overhead view.FIG. 9i is a partial long axis midsection view of the attachmentcomponent attached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG.9j is an overhead view of the attachment component that is attached tothe jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG. 9k is a short axiscross-sectional view through line Z-Z′ of the attachment componentattached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch.

[0104]FIGS. 9l, 9 m, 9 n and 9 o are views of one variation in theembodiment of the attachment component. FIG. 9l is an overhead view.FIG. 9m is a partial long axis midsection view of the attachmentcomponent attached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG.9n is an overhead view of the attachment component that is attached tothe jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG. 9o is a short axiscross-sectional view through line Z-Z′ of the attachment componentattached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch.

[0105]FIGS. 9p, 9 q, 9 r and 9 s are views of one variation in theembodiment of the attachment component. FIG. 9p is an overhead view.FIG. 9q is a partial long axis midsection view of the attachmentcomponent attached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG.9r is an overhead view of the attachment component that is attached tothe jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch. FIG. 9s is a short axiscross-sectional view through line Z-Z′ of the attachment componentattached to the jewelry item, in this case a wristwatch.

[0106]FIGS. 9t and 9 u are views of one variation in the embodiment ofthe attachment component in which it is integrated into the jewelry itemholding entity, in this case the watchband. FIG. 9u is an overhead view.FIG. 9q is a partial long axis midsection view of the attachmentcomponent attached to the jewelry item.

[0107] The mobile/covering component 34 is an elongated essentiallyrectangular sheet of plastic that may be anything from transparent toopaque. It has snap fastening elements on its undersurface at each ofits ends that are made reciprocal to the corresponding snap fasteningelement of the attachment component. Thus the mobile/component can beselectively snap-attached onto, engaged with the attachment component ineither of three ways: 1) completely attached, please note that thedevice can thus provide additional reinforcement, securement, andprotection to the jewelry item, specifically in this instance a watch,between the watch body and its watchband, thereby decreasing thelikelihood of the wristwatch falling off the user's wrist if a springpin holding the watchband and watch body together were to pop out; 2)partially attached on either of its ends, allowing for themobile/covering component 34 to be lifted into its defined first andsecond positions as previously described; and 3) to be completelyunsnapped and thus detached from the attachment component. Each of themobile/covering component snap fastening elements has a decorativediamond shaped snap top Sn. This decorative snap top can be selectivelycustomized, for example with a given corporation's logo symbol oremblem.

[0108] There is a screw-on top type container 23 operatively connectedto the mid portion of the top surface of the mobile/covering component34. The container has an essentially square bottom 23 b and a round topportion 23 a. There is a window with lens 23 c at the top of containertop 23 a; this window serves as a visual display means permittingpersonalized selection and placement of pictures, photographs, etc., andvarious paraphernalia positioned beneath it and within the container tobe seen.

[0109] The attachment component can have many variations in embodimenthowever the common element is the presence of snap fastening elementsthat are made reciprocal to the corresponding snap fastening element ofthe mobile/covering component 34.

[0110]FIGS. 9d, 9 h, 9 l, shows views from above of variations of theattachment component that have bridging material between attachmentcomponent strap like Velcro fastening elements.

[0111]FIGS. 9d, 9 e, 9 f, 9 g shows the attachment component withbridging material that in this instance is an elongated rectangularsheet of transparent plastic 32. On either side of this bridgingmaterial is Velcro® One Wrap™ fastening straps 39 with the reciprocalsnap fastening element Sn integrated into it. The attachment componentbridging material when attached to the jewelry item lies above thejewelry item top surface.

[0112]FIGS. 9h, 9 i, 9 j, 9 k shows the attachment component withbridging material that in this instance is an elongated sheet with alarge central window that may be anything from transparent to opaqueplastic 32. On either side of this bridging material is Velcro® OneWrap™ fastening straps 39 with the reciprocal snap fastening element Snintegrated into it. The attachment component bridging material whenattached to the jewelry item lies above the jewelry item.

[0113]FIGS. 9l, 9 m, 9 n, 9 o shows the attachment component withbridging material that in this instance is an elongated rectangularsheet plastic that may be anything from transparent to opaque 32. Oneither side of this bridging material is Velcro® One Wrap™ fasteningstraps 39 with the reciprocal snap fastening element Sn integrated intoit. The attachment component bridging material when attached to thejewelry item lies beneath the jewelry item bottom surface.

[0114]FIGS. 9p, 9 q, 9 r, 9 s shows the attachment component withoutbridging material it is at least two Velcro® One Wrap™ fastening straps39 with the reciprocal snap fastening element Sn integrated into eachstrap.

[0115]FIGS. 9t and 9 u shows the attachment component, at least tworeciprocal snap fastening elements made integral with the holdingentity/band of the jewelry item. Selectively additional reciprocal snapfastening elements can be integrated into the band, allowing themobile/component to be attached onto the band away from and not coveringthe selected portion of the jewelry item, note the more laterally placedsnap fastening elements in both FIGS. 9t and 9 u.

[0116] Note that all variations of the device described on this sheetcan be positioned on the timepiece watchband in at least one otherposition in which the attachment component's first and at least onesecond fastening element do not flanked on either side of the selectedportion of the jewelry item in this case the watch body. Therefore themobile/covering component 34 can be positioned on the attachmentcomponent, without overlying the watch body in either of its said firstor second positions

[0117] Additionally snap-on decorative elements, ornaments, FIGS. 9v and9 w that are reciprocal to those of the attachment element's snapfastening elements Sn can be attached as desired to the attachmentcomponent's snap fastening element when they are not engaged by themobile/covering component's snap elements.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 10, the device includes a visual display methodand means of manufacture of inserts 13, the insert 13 being made ofpaper, or plastic or other suitable material and can be selectivelyopaque, semi-opaque, semi-transparent, translucent, transparent orclear, and can have pictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual orinformational material or any combination of the above includingselectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards,signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, schematic examples being 13 w, 13x, 13 y, and 13 z selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embeddedindividually or in multiple quantities on sheets 42 of paper, or plasticor other suitable material, then cut to be selectively placed (noteuser's fingers 41 positioning 13 y) in the device's image display frameor display cover or display container (for example frame 12) for viewingand decoration.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 11, the device includes a decorative method andmeans of manufacture of self adhesive ornaments (such asstickers/decals) 16 made of paper, or plastic or other suitable materialwith self adhesive selectively being made of opaque, semi-opaque,semitransparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and may havepictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informationalmaterial or any combination of the above, including selectively photos,cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of thezodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs schematic examples being 16w, 16 x, 16 y, and 16 z selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded andpreformed and pre-scored/precut selectively individually or in multiplequantities on sheets 43 with backing non-stick paper or other suitablematerial 44, these self adhesive ornaments 16 are than selectivelypeeled and removed from the backing sheet (for example 16 y) andselectively placed on any suitable device surface (note user's finger 41positioning 16 y atop container 37) for viewing and decoration.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 12, the device includes a decorative method andmeans of manufacture of ornaments made of magnetic material orferromagnetic material 46, the ornaments having pictorial or graphic,non-graphic textual or informational material or any combination of theabove selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector'scards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designsschematic examples being 46 w, 46 x, 46 y, and 46 z selectivelypre-printed/pre-painted/embedded within or laminated upon, preformed andpre-cored/pre-cut selectively individually or in multiple quantities insheets 47, these ornaments are than selectively placed on the a suitabledevice reciprocal magnetic or ferromagnetic holding/storage element forviewing and decoration. Note user's fingers 41 positioning/pressing on46 y on to a reciprocal magnetic or ferromagnetic holding/storageelement 48 atop unit 20 that is positioned on a timepiece 1 (awristwatch).

[0121] Many other forms of the invention exist, each differing from theother in matters of detail only.

[0122] The scope of the invention is to be determined by the followingclaims.

[0123] While the specification describes particular embodiments of thepresent invention, those of ordinary skill can devise variations of thepresent invention without departing from the inventive concept.

We claim:
 1. A jewelry or timepiece protection and storage device for use with a selected jewelry item, the jewelry item including a holding entity and when worn by the user at least in part surrounds a human body part, the jewelry item defining a longitudinal axis lying essential along the length of the holding entity when the jewelry item is worn by the user, and a top surface facing away from the human body part when worn, the device comprising: an attachment component sized and configured to fit the selected jewelry item having a first fastening element and at least one second fastening element and being operatively connectable to the holding entity, the first and a second fastening element being spaced, separated by a distance substantially at least equal to the longitudinal length of a selected portion of the item as measured along the longitudinal axis of the holding entity, and the attachment component permitting visualization of a part of the selected portion of the jewelry item top surface; a mobile covering component sized and configured to fit at least a part of the selected portion of the item, the covering component being operatively connectable to the attachment component, and the covering component having a first and at least one second operative position relative to the item when the covering component is at least partially connected to the attachment component; and wherein in a first position overlying and essentially parallel to the item top surface such that at least a part of this surface may be visually obscured by the covering component; and in a second position does not overlie and is not essentially parallel to the selected jewelry portion top surface and does not visually obscure this surface; and a holding/storage element permitting selective input, removal, and exchange of at least one of tangible and non-tangible material operatively connected to the covering component.
 2. The device of claim 1 wherein the selected portion of a jewelry item is a in horological jewelry item is the watch body including applicable attachment appendages and in non-horological jewelry item is a ornament, a jewel, a pendant, a charm, a buckle, a holding entity clasp/closure element as applicable.
 3. The device of claim 1 wherein the aid means permitting said operative connections and operative positions are selectively an intrinsic, an integral, a permanent, an elastic or a reversible nature.
 4. The device of claim 1 wherein the device is of a stretchable or non-stretchable material, at least one of opaque, semi-opaque, translucent, semi-transparent and transparent material and having selectively pictorial/graphic and non-graphic textual/informational material content, and is selectively non-fenestrated and fenestrated with at least one aperture, and the aperture may have a lens being selectively magnifying.
 5. The device of claim 1 wherein the holding/storage element selectively includes at least one of a container that opens and closes and which selectively has means to at least one of not visually display its contents and visually display its contents including such means as at least one of a window, an aperture, a transparent portion; a clamp; a hook; a frame, selectively with and without a slotted/grooved passageway to accommodate inserts; a perimetrical receiving well or well; a suction cup; straps; magnet; ferromagnetic material; a prong; clip; screw and other suitable non-electronic holding/storage mean and all electronic devices with storage/holding capabilities of one of a digital and analog nature.
 6. The device of claim 1 having means permitting the mobile/covering component while connected to the attachment component which in turn is connected to the jewelry item's holding entity to be positioned such that the mobile/covering component does not overlie the selected portion of the jewelry item.
 7. The device of claim 1 in which said mobile/covering component and attachment component selectively have means permitting selective temporary removal or detachment of the mobile/covering component from the attachment component.
 8. The device of claim 1 containing appropriately sized at least one of: physical or electronic informational material, records or data such as personal identification, medical (medical alert) and/or non medical information, documents and notes, UPC bar code, magnetic strip and credit card related information, logo related indicia, appropriately sized physical objects and paraphernalia such as pictures, photos, artwork replicas and other graphic material, inserts, decorative plates, ornaments, miniature figurines, or jewels; medications, vitamins and supplements in such forms as pills, capsules, tablets, powders, creams and lotions; religious articles, toys, dice, games, jewelry, personal hygiene, health and beauty aids, medical test strips, lancers for blood testing, prophylactics, condoms, cosmetic items and articles such as lip gloss, lipstick, makeup, compact with mirror, mirror; manicure sets, contact lenses, magnifying mirrors or lenses, scents and perfumes, candy, mints, tobacco and smoking products such as snuff, matches, lighters, coins, postage stamps, stickers/decals, bookkeeper's resin, stationery goods, record keeping and memo taking devices, schedule planners, art supplies, keys, tape measures, thermometers, tools, batteries, compasses, other non-electronic devices, electronic and computer devices including mini computers, personal digital appliances, electronic scheduling and planning devices, electronic games, calculators, navigational, global positioning and tracking devices, mini-televisions, radios, cameras, audio-video equipment, sound and music devices, pagers, text messengers, phones, walkie-talkies and similar communication devices, electronic record keeping and memo taking devices, timekeeping devices, visual displays, light emitting devices, liquid crystal devices, keyless entry devices, remote control devices, alarm devices, personal security and protection devices, physiological monitoring and analysis devices including those of a cardiovascular and hematological nature.
 9. The device of claim 5 containing appropriately sized at least one of: physical or electronic informational material, records or data such as personal identification, medical (medical alert) and/or non medical information, documents and notes, UPC bar code, magnetic strip and credit card related information, logo related indicia, appropriately sized physical objects and paraphernalia such as pictures, photos, artwork replicas and other graphic material, inserts, decorative plates, ornaments, miniature figurines, or jewels; medications, vitamins and supplements in such forms as pills, capsules, tablets, powders, creams and lotions; religious articles, toys, dice, games, jewelry, personal hygiene, health and beauty aids, medical test strips, lancers for blood testing, prophylactics, condoms, cosmetic items and articles such as lip gloss, lipstick, makeup, compact with mirror, mirror; manicure sets, contact lenses, magnifying mirrors or lenses, scents and perfumes, candy, mints, tobacco and smoking products such as snuff, matches, lighters, coins, postage stamps, stickers/decals, bookkeeper's resin, stationery goods, record keeping and memo taking devices, schedule planners, art supplies, keys, tape measures, thermometers, tools, batteries, compasses, other non-electronic devices, electronic and computer devices including mini computers, personal digital appliances, electronic scheduling and planning devices, electronic games, calculators, navigational, global positioning and tracking devices, mini-televisions, radios, cameras, audio-video equipment, sound and music devices, pagers, text messengers, phones, walkie-talkies and similar communication devices, electronic record keeping and memo taking devices, timekeeping devices, visual displays, light emitting devices, liquid crystal devices, keyless entry devices, remote control devices, alarm devices, personal security and protection devices, physiological monitoring and analysis devices including those of a cardiovascular and hematological nature.
 10. The device as claimed in claim 1 including selectively attachable ornamentation and decoration on any portion of the device wherein the ornamentation and decoration may include selectively at least one of a medical related symbol to call attention to the presence of medicines and/or medical (medical alert) information when applicable, jewels of any shape, logo related indicia, ornamental and decorative plates, inserts, decals and stickers, snap-on ornaments, symbols and jewels.
 11. The device as claimed in claim 1 including light reflective material.
 12. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the inserts are photographic or non-photographic transparencies and where a light emitting device provides backlighting.
 13. The device as claimed in claim 1 including a visual display method and means of manufacture of inserts, the insert being made of one of paper, plastic and other suitable material and selectively opaque, semi-opaque, semi-transparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and selectively pictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material including selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, selectively pre-printed/prepainted/embedded individually or in multiple quantities on sheets of paper, or plastic, then cut to be selectively placed in the device's image display frame or display cover or display container for viewing and decoration.
 14. The device as claimed in claim 1 including a decorative method and means of manufacture of stick on ornaments made of material with self adhesive, selectively being made of opaque, semi-opaque, semitransparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and having pictorial or graphic and non-graphic textual/informational material, including selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded and preformed and pre-scored/pre-cut selectively on sheets with non-stick material, being stickers/decals selectively peelable from the backing sheet. The stickers/decals are then selectively placed on the device for viewing and decoration.
 15. The device as claimed in claim 1 including a decorative method and means of manufacture of ornaments made of magnetic material or ferromagnetic material, the ornaments having pictorial or graphic, non-graphic textual or informational material selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded within or laminated upon preformed and pre-scored/pre-cut selectively individually or in multiple quantities in sheets. The ornaments are then selectively appropriately positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 16. The device as claimed in claim 1 including a decorative method and means of printing of inserts or stickers/decals wherein pre-formatted image files are created electronically and sent on-demand electronically to the user for printed on sheet material by the user, and the inserts or stickers/decals are cut from a sheet selectively positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 17. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein an electronic visual display method and means of manufacture creates appropriate electronic image files for downloading via at least one of cable or wireless means, or inserted via an electronic card, disc, or cartridge into the device electronic means storage areas, then selective display in the applicable electronic visual display.
 18. The device as claimed in claim 5 including a visual display method and means of manufacture of inserts, the insert being made of one of paper, plastic and other suitable material and selectively opaque, semi-opaque, semi-transparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and selectively pictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material including selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded individually or in multiple quantities on sheets of paper, or plastic, then cut to be selectively placed in the device's image display frame or display cover or display container for viewing and decoration.
 19. The device as claimed in claim 8 including a visual display method and means of manufacture of inserts, the insert being made of one of paper, plastic and other suitable material and selectively opaque, semi-opaque, semi-transparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and selectively pictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material including selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded individually or in multiple quantities on sheets of paper, or plastic, then cut to be selectively placed in the device's image display frame or display cover or display container for viewing and decoration.
 20. The device as claimed in claim 9 including a visual display method and means of manufacture of inserts, the insert being made of one of paper, plastic and other suitable material and selectively opaque, semi-opaque, semi-transparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and selectively pictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material including selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded individually or in multiple quantities on sheets of paper, or plastic, then cut to be selectively placed in the device's image display frame or display cover or display container for viewing and decoration.
 21. The device as claimed in claim 10 including a visual display method and means of manufacture of inserts, the insert being made of one of paper, plastic and other suitable material and selectively opaque, semi-opaque, semi-transparent, translucent, transparent or clear, and selectively pictorial or graphic and/or non-graphic textual or informational material including selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded individually or in multiple quantities on sheets of paper, or plastic, then cut to be selectively placed in the device's image display frame or display cover or display container for viewing and decoration.
 22. The device as claimed in claim 5 including a decorative method and means of manufacture of ornaments made of magnetic material or ferromagnetic material, the ornaments having pictorial or graphic, non-graphic textual or informational material selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded within or laminated upon preformed and pre-scored/pre-cut selectively individually or in multiple quantities in sheets. The ornaments are then selectively appropriately positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 23. The device as claimed in claim 8 including a decorative method and means of manufacture of ornaments made of magnetic material or ferromagnetic material, the ornaments having pictorial or graphic, non-graphic textual or informational material selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded within or laminated upon preformed and pre-scored/pre-cut selectively individually or in multiple quantities in sheets. The ornaments are then selectively appropriately positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 24. The device as claimed in claim 9 including a decorative method and means of manufacture of ornaments made of magnetic material or ferromagnetic material, the ornaments having pictorial or graphic, non-graphic textual or informational material selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded within or laminated upon preformed and pre-scored/pre-cut selectively individually or in multiple quantities in sheets. The ornaments are then selectively appropriately positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 25. The device as claimed in claim 10 including a decorative method and means of manufacture of ornaments made of magnetic material or ferromagnetic material, the ornaments having pictorial or graphic, non-graphic textual or informational material selectively photos, cartoon characters, sports cards, collector's cards, signs of the zodiac, artwork replicas, decorative designs selectively pre-printed/pre-painted/embedded within or laminated upon preformed and pre-scored/pre-cut selectively individually or in multiple quantities in sheets. The ornaments are then selectively appropriately positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 26. The device as claimed in claim 5 including a decorative method and means of printing of inserts or stickers/decals wherein pre-formatted image files are created electronically and sent on-demand electronically to the user for printed on sheet material by the user, and the inserts or stickers/decals are cut from a sheet selectively positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 27. The device as claimed in claim 8 including a decorative method and means of printing of inserts or stickers/decals wherein pre-formatted image files are created electronically and sent on-demand electronically to the user for printed on sheet material by the user, and the inserts or stickers/decals are cut from a sheet selectively positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 28. The device as claimed in claim 9 including a decorative method and means of printing of inserts or stickers/decals wherein pre-formatted image files are created electronically and sent on-demand electronically to the user for printed on sheet material by the user, and the inserts or stickers/decals are cut from a sheet selectively positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 29. The device as claimed in claim 10 including a decorative method and means of printing of inserts or stickers/decals wherein pre-formatted image files are created electronically and sent on-demand electronically to the user for printed on sheet material by the user, and the inserts or stickers/decals are cut from a sheet selectively positioned on the device for viewing and decoration.
 30. The device as claimed in claim 5 wherein an electronic visual display method and means of manufacture creates appropriate electronic image files for downloading via at least one of cable or wireless means, or inserted via an electronic card, disc, or cartridge into the device electronic means storage areas, then selective display in the applicable electronic visual display.
 31. The device as claimed in claim 8 wherein an electronic visual display method and means of manufacture creates appropriate electronic image files for downloading via at least one of cable or wireless means, or inserted via an electronic card, disc, or cartridge into the device electronic means storage areas, then selective display in the applicable electronic visual display.
 32. The device as claimed in claim 9 wherein an electronic visual display method and means of manufacture creates appropriate electronic image files for downloading via at least one of cable or wireless means, or inserted via an electronic card, disc, or cartridge into the device electronic means storage areas, then selective display in the applicable electronic visual display. 